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Podcast: Irish History Podcast
Episode: Hitler, Copperfaced Jack & Bodysnatching - The real history of Stephens Green. 50/13
Description: Stephen’s Green is one of Dublin’s well known areas. Located in the heart of the city centre, the Green is home to several prestigous instiutions and businesses including the Royal College of Surgeons, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Shelbourne Hotel. It's history however is very different. Originally a swampy marshland, it was home to numerous brothels and the city gallows. In this podcast I am joined by historian Frank Hopkins to explore the history of St Stephen's Green. We begin on the gallows as Frank explains how public executions were a...